Senior Developer

Leeds Area (Flexible Working)

£70k + 10% Bonus

The Senior Developer is a key member of the development team and integral in providing excellence in our software offerings. The role is for an experienced software developer who delivers technical excellence and is able to not only follow best practices but also look for improvements to our processes. You will have an in-depth understanding of the entire software development life cycle working in an Agile environment and be able to assist with technical design decisions. You will ensure that our software solutions not only meet but exceed industry standards and our clients' expectations.

Responsibilities

Software Development:

1. Develop cutting edge software solutions to support the company objectives.
2. Identify areas of innovation/improvements to our products.
3. Promoting a culture of collaboration with other members of the team.
4. Providing mentorship to less experienced members of the team, support with recruitment and training when required.

Development Processes:

1. Follow and identify improvement areas to our software development processes.
2. Be a key member of the Agile development team, championing the ways of working and our Scrum adoption.
3. Collaborate closely with stakeholders across departments to derive and define software requirements.
4. Collaborate with the Lead Developer to ensure that software is functional/performant and meets its requirements.

Technical Oversight:

1. Ensure technical decisions are robust, scalable, and in line with the strategic vision of the client.
2. Remain updated with the latest industry trends, incorporating best practices and technologies into our solutions.

Quality Assurance:

1. Work closely with the software testers to ensure work is completed and tested within the agreed deadlines.
2. Uphold the highest standards in software quality through rigorous code reviews, testing protocols, and documentation practices.
3. Oversee software releases, ensuring they are of impeccable quality and reliability.

Collaboration:

1. Work closely not only with the immediate Agile team, but also with other teams such as Support/Marketing/Client Services to ensure our software meets their needs.
2. Support the Development Director/Lead Developer if necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

1. 5+ Years experience of software development, ideally using Python, Modern Javascript frameworks in an Agile working environment (Scrum or Kanban).
2. Comprehensive knowledge of the software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
3. Proficiency in modern software languages, tools, and frameworks relevant to our operations.
4. Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Attributes:

1. An innovative, forward-thinking approach.
2. Excellent analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
3. Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize multiple tasks.
4. A genuine passion for technological advancements and continual learning.

Technical:

1. Python (Flask/FastAPI)
2. Vue js or other Javascript frameworks
3. Microservice architecture
4. C#/Java or other Object Oriented programming language experience (nice to have)
5. Jira/Confluence or other project managemet tools.
6. MySQL/SQL Databases & ElasticSearch & Redis
7. Rabbit MQ
8. Linux
9. REST/GraphQL
10. Ansible
11. Prometheus/Grafana/Alertmanager